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AC26
Ultra Compact 2-way Loudspeaker
System with 2 - 6.5" LF
Key Features:
䉴 Ultra compact enclosure
䉴 Dual 165 mm (6.5 in) LF transducers
䉴 90° x 90° Progressive Transition™
waveguide with a 25 mm (1 in) exit
compression driver
䉴 Dual Neutrik NL4 connectors plus screw
terminals
䉴 Multiple Attachment Points for Ultimate
Flexibility
Applications:
䉴 Performing Arts Facilities
䉴 Houses of Worship
䉴 Sports Facilities
䉴 Multi Media Spaces
䉴 Retail Spaces
䉴 Presentation Suites
䉴 Educational Facilities
䉴 Portable Audio-Visual Systems
The AC26 is an ultra-compact full-range
loudspeaker system designed to provide
maximum bandwidth and SPL in a single
system package and yet be visually
unobtrusive. The enclosure design allows
for installation very close to walls and
ceilings making it an ideal choice for under
balcony, column, or wall mounting. The
high frequency device is a 1" exit
compression driver integrated into a newly
designed 90° x 90° PT™ (Progressive
Transition) waveguide providing even
coverage throughout the intended listening
area. The combination exhibits smooth
power response resulting in extremely
natural voicing. The AC26 utilizes dual 6.5"
Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG™) LF
Transducers each with a copper-clad
aluminum edge wound 2" voice coil and a
copper-clad pole piece that improves
performance by reducing voice coil
inductance and distortion. In addition
Filtered Array Technology (FAT™) is utilized
to independently control the dual woofers
for magnitude and phase response resulting
in smoother power response and constant
coverage.
The rugged multi-ply hardwood enclosure
is designed to work in the vertical plane as
well as in the horizontal plane. Mounting
points are provided for an optional U-
bracket and for an OmniMount
®
type
bracket. The AC26 is also equipped with
attachment points located on the bottom of
the enclosure for a stand mount accessory.
The rugged plywood enclosure features
JBL’s textured DuraFlex™ finish and is
equipped with a heavy duty powder coated
steel, foam-backed grille.
Specifications:
System:
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 55 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB): 70 Hz - 18 kHz
Horizontal Coverage: 90°
Vertical Coverage: 90°
Directivity Factor (Q): 7 (avg. 500 Hz - 16 kHz)
Directivity Index (DI): 8 dB (avg. 500 Hz - 16 kHz)
System Sensitivity
1
: 92 dB SPL/1W/1m
Rated Maximum SPL (1m)
2
: 117 dB
System Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Long-Term System Power Rating
3
:
(Continuous/Program/Peak): 180 W / 360 W / 720 W
AES Standard Power Rating
4
: 350 W
Crossover: 2.2 kHz
Transducers:
Low Fr
equency Driver: 2 x JBL 226J, 165 mm (6.5 in) SFG™ driver with 50 mm (2 in)
edge wound voice coil
High Frequency Driver: 1 x 2414H 25 mm (1 in) exit compression driver, 25 mm (1 in)
voice coil
High-Fr
equency Waveguide: PT-B99HF-1
Physical:
Enclosure: 12 mm and 15 mm exterior grade multi-ply hardwood
plywood
Suspension Attachment: 6 x M8 points; 1 top, 3 bottom, 2 rear.
4 x M6 rear for OmniMount
®
30.0.
Finish: Black DuraFlex™ finish. White (-WH) available upon request.
Optional Weather Resistant Versions
5
: WRC & WRX available upon request
Grille: Powder coated 16 gauge perforated steel, acoustically
transparent foam backing (grille cloth backing on white units)
Input Connectors: Neutrik Speakon
®
NL4 (2 wired in parallel), plus CE-compliant
covered barrier strip terminals. Barrier terminals accept up to
5.2 sq mm (10 AGW) wire or max width 9 mm (.375 in) spade
lugs. NL4’s +1/-1 in parallel with barrier strip (+2/-2 loop
through).
Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810; IPx3 per IEC529. For higher environmental ratings,
use WRC or WRX.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 539.8 x 199.4 x 226.1 mm
(21.3 x 7.8 x 8.9 in)
Weight: 11.0 kg (24.3 lb)
Optional Accessories: MTU-26 U-Bracket
365469-001, M8 x 38mm Tee Knob Thumbscrew Kit for use
with BMB-200k or K&M 195/8 stand mount accessory.
1
On axis SPL measured in far field and referenced to 1 meter by inverse square law. Average from 300 Hz to 16 kHz.
2
Calculated based on system sensitivity and continuous power handling.
3
IEC shaped pink noise, 6 dB crest factor, 100 hour duration.
4
AES standard 2 hour duration, with IEC system noise spectrum.
5
WRC for outdoor placement where the loudspeaker will be sheltered from direct exposure to the elements. WRX for
direct exposure or extreme environments, such as tropical or beach, or in areas with salt air, extreme high humidity or
rapid changes in temperatures. See WRC/WRX configuration sheet for details.
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing products
without notice are a routine expression of that philosophy.
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